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Part 1 (Video ID: mR4vVZOVkOU):
- 00:00:17: Meeting Commencement: Roll Call, Prayer, and Flag Salute
- 00:05:36: Mayor Awards: Hannah Caldwell Student Council Recognition
- 00:08:56: Approval of Minutes and Ordinance Amendments Reading
- 00:11:04: Resolutions: Weber Park Turf, Solid Waste, Fireworks
- 00:14:17: Committee Reports: Fire, Police, Seniors, and DPW
- 00:20:32: Open Floor for Public Comment: Darren Martin


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That's why This is a regular meeting of the township committee. Public notice of this meeting has been given as required by the open public meetings law. A resolution was adopted on January 1st, 2026 designating this date, this Holland, 7:30 p.m. as the time for this

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regular meeting of the township committee of the township of union in the county of Union. A notice of each and every meeting of the township committee was posted in accordance with the aforet open public meetings law in one public place reserved for the posting of ordinances and official notices of the township of union namely

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the bulletin board next to the clerk's office. In addition there too, a copy of said resolution was forwarded to the local source and star ledger. A copy of said resolution is on file with the clerk of the township. >> Thank you madam clerk. This evening, the prayer will be led by

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committeewoman Terrell and the flag salute by committeeman Bowser. Rise. As we gather as members of this township committee, we pray that we are ever mindful of opportunities to render our service to fellow citizens and to our

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community, keeping in mind always the enduring values of life, exerting our efforts in those areas and on those things upon which future generations can build with confidence. Let us continue to strive to make a better community. Amen.

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I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> At this time, please silence your cell

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phones during the meeting. So, this evening, we're going to begin with mayor awards. Oh, sorry. And clerk roll call please. >> Thank you. Mr. Figerito >> here. >> Miss Terrell >> here. >> Mr. Bowser >> here. >> Mr. Florio is excused. Mayor Frasier

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>> here. >> So we're going to begin the evening with mayor awards for Hannah Caldwell Student Council for the 2025 2026 school year. When I call your names, please come on up so we can give you your awards. Um,

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President Gabrielle Adams, come on up. Vice President Paula Bowen, Secretary Carter Graves, Treasurer Emari Bonito, and the classroom representatives Zamal Fazar, Leila Strickland,

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Zara Brown, Kayla Immanu, Belle Brown, and Milani Cruz. Come on up. Congratulations. What's your first name? >> And you? >> That's it. We're the advisor.

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Can I have one of those? >> Dad, you can come on up. Take pictures. >> Just one more. >> Yeah, just me. Come take a picture. >> Sorry. Come on up. Take pictures up there. >> Thank you.

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>> Congratulations. >> Yes. >> Thank you. There we go. >> Thank you. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. Thank you. >> Oh, yes. Awesome. Thank you so much. Thank you guys.

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>> Once again, congratulations, >> Madame Clerk. Let um at this moment, let's have approval of the minutes. Move to approve the minutes. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Madame clerk, >> I for your consideration on second and final reading an ordinance amending

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ordinance number 5887 to correct the name of the purchaser of township owned property on Maple Avenue, block 4811, Law 41. >> Move the ordinance be taken up for second and final reading. >> Second. Corrective ordinance of the township committee of the township of union county of union state of New

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Jersey authorizing the private sale of block 4811 lot 41 in the township of union pursuant to NJSA4A col2-1 ed >> anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance >> move the ordinance be adopted >> second

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>> Mr. Figero >> yes >> Mr. >> yes >> Mr. Bowser. >> Yes. >> Mayor Frasier. >> Yes. >> Amending chapter 361 of the municipal code to address commercial handills delivered to residential homes. >> Move the ordinance taken up for second and final reading. >> Second.

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>> An ordinance amending chapter 361 entitled littering in the township of Union County, New Jersey. This ordinance addresses commercial handbuilds delivered to residential homes. >> Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance? >> Move the ordinance be adopted. >> Second.

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>> Mr. Figero. Yes, >> Mr. Terrell. >> Yes, >> Mr. Bowser. >> Yes, >> Mayor Fraser. >> Yes. >> Assigning handicap space located in front of 1433 Bernett Avenue to the resident. >> Move the ordinance be taken up for second and final reading. >> Second.

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>> An ordinance amending the designation of restricted parking spaces for use by persons with special vehicle identification cards in the township of Union, Union County, New Jersey. This ordinance creates a handicap space in front of 1433 Bernett Avenue. Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this

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ordinance? >> Move the ordinance be adopted. Second. >> Mr. Figero. >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bowser. >> Yes. >> Mayor Frasier? >> Yes. >> The following resolutions authorizing the purchase and installation of a turf field for the Weber Park Soccer Field

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from Keystone Sports Construction through the Bergen County Cooperative for an amount not to exceed $259,534.86. >> Move to approve. >> Second. All in favor? >> Iding resolution 2025258 increasing the amount to Tesser and

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Cohen by an additional $50,000 for the outstanding issues with DOPCO Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $15,000. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing payment of all approved vouchers for solid waste collection hage

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and disposal at the interim rate of $759 per ton for household wa waste and $12952 per ton for bulky waste. Move >> for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing a contract with Garden State Fireworks to provide fireworks for the

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July 4th celebration at their sole proposal not to exceed $65,000. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing a contract with Employee Services LLC for the employee assistance program at the responsive quote not to exceed $11,279.

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>> Move to approve contract. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing payment to Enterprise Corporate in the amount of $118,25.76 for the current lease of nine police vehicles. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. accepting a performance bond in the

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amount of $5,000 and establishing a special trust fund account in the amount of $1,500 from Diana View, 2117 Springfield Avenue. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Authorizing the release of a maintenance fund in the amount of $2,750

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to United Hope SDA Church, 2223 Hope Street. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing the township to enter into a nocost cooperative pricing agreement with TIPS USA for cooperative pricing for goods and services. >> Move to approve. >> Second.

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>> All in favor? >> I. >> I have an additional resolution not listed on the agenda authorizing the mayor to submit and execute the 2026 annual action plan for community development. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I ask you to approve the finances as listed. >> So move.

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>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. The following communications from Terry Melanda, tax collector, requesting the township committee authorize checks issued to the following representing the redemption of tax sale certificates as listed. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.

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>> From Elizabeth Deusio, resident requesting to hold a community garage sale at the Hickory Manor Condominium Complex on October 3rd between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 10th, 2026. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. from Anthony Monguso, construction

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code official, requesting a refund in the amount of $2,934 to Daniel Argave for the overpayment of a permit at 539 Olive Terrace. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Ratifying the request from Lilian McGee, resident for the use of barricades on

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Magnolia Avenue on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 for the Candlelight Vigil for the Beloso family. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. And I have department reports from the senior center and police department. >> Move they be received and filed. >> Second. >> All in favor?

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>> I. >> That concludes my part of the agenda. >> Thank you, Madam Clerk. Uh let's move on to our committee reports. Committeewoman Sandra Terrell with fire and police. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um before I move to my

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reports, I have the following license applications uh for approval. Outdoor Cafe, Terrasco Portuguese Barbecue, 347 and 349 Chestnut Street, and secondhand Dealer Eco ATM LLC, 2287 Morris Avenue.

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>> Second. All >> in favor? >> I thank you. >> Thank you. >> Uh very brief reports today uh for uh our police department. Uh, in the absence of our deputy mayor, we had

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2,859 calls for service. We had 1,572 directed patrols and there were 72 arrests. For our fire department, during the reporting period, the Union Fire

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Department responded to 204 calls for service, including fire suppression, emergency medical assistance, and motor vehicle incidents. On May 22nd, the you the units responded to a two vehicle uh motor accident at

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the intersection of Bernardet Avenue and Bau Road involving a passenger vehicle and a street sweeper. The operator of the street sweeper was extricated from the vehicle and treated for minor injuries. As a reminder, it is officially barbecue season. So, always

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store your propane tanks outdoors, upright, and away from heat, flames, or direct sunlight. Never store propane tanks inside homes, garages, sheds, or vehicles. If you smell propane or suspect a leak, extinguish all flames if

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there are any present. Avoid using electrical switches. Leave the area immediately and call 911 from a safe location. That concludes my reports. >> Thank you, Committee Man Figeria with the seniors report. >> Thank you, Mayor. There's a health and

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wellness clinic Wednesday uh the 3, June 3rd from 9:30 to 11:30. There will be a nurse there providing health maintenance check and prevention services and advising to staying hydrated. Uh on Friday, June the 5th at 11:00 a.m. the

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importance of hydration. There'll be a workshop there which will highlight highlight and provide proper hydration and simple practical tips to help you stay well hydrated every day. It's important to regulate body temperature, digestion, overall body function, and

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promotes heart and kidney health. There is a card making uh event Tuesday, June the 9th from 10:30 to 11:30. Get creative, have fun in this hands-on workshop where you'll design your own handmade greeting cards. And movie day,

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Wednesday, June 3rd at 1:00. Join us for an exciting afternoon as we feature Hitman, a clever action comedy filled with humor, mystery, and unexpected twists. Enjoy an afternoon with your friends, have some popcorn, and a great

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movie experience at our senior center on Beth uh June 18th, the Wind Creek Casino Triump in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. $40 per ticket and that will be leaving from Janette Avenue, the bus there. Um,

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Thursday, June 11th, we have a concert at um, PNC Art Center. It's an afternoon featuring mix of classic Neil Diamond favorites and some unforgettable sounds of the 1960 Mottown hits. The bus will leave the senior center at 11:45

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and the show is at 1:30. And most importantly, tickets are free for that. So, please get your tickets. Any information further that you need, call 908851-5290. And that concludes my report. Mayor, >> thank you. Committeeman Bowser with DPW. >> Thank you, Mayor. I just want to mention

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that the Townsville Union and Department of Public Works gave away 150 trees that was red buds and dog woods on Saturday, May 16th at the Department of Public Works facility. This event was wellreceived and all trees were given out in about two hours. So, fantastic

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event. So come early next next year. Uh the department of public works is working with groundworks Elizabeth and Jo Joe Collins Park on the walkway path that will be include a onem trail benches and signs. The expected

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completion is May 28th weather permitting. And that concludes my report. >> Thank you so much. Um I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. And before I discuss my upcoming events,

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um I want to thank sincerely the um parade organizers, our grand marshall Jake Fernandez for making an annual Veterans Alliance Memorial Day parade possible. I am so also truly appreciative of our supportive community, all that attended and

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participated. Thank you so much. So, we have our market um June 4th um right here, 1980 Morris Avenue. Please come out to enjoy our food trucks. That is from 5 to 8:30 p.m. We have our uh pride

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flag raising festivities June 6th at 4:30. That will begin here in town hall. We have a historical bus tour um discussing local history that is going to take place June 2nd. That is a Sunday

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at 100 p.m. If you want to register, it is free. Please go to uniontownship.com. That should be a great time. We also have our Betty Ross Flag Day Raising. That is June 14th at 100 p.m. right here at Town Hall.

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We have our Junth festival coming up. It is the 6th annual Junth festival, June 20th from 12 to 6:00 pm at Bear Temple Park. Please come and enjoy the festivities. Again, please make sure you

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um license your pets at uniontownship.com and sign up for Everbridge notifications also at uniontownship.com. That concludes my report. We will now open up the floor to the public. As a

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reminder, please state your name and address and there is a fiveminute rule. Darren Martin, 1163 Francine Way. So, I was happy to see more voters and citizens come out to the last meeting.

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Um, and a lot of them didn't look like me, so I I like that because they get treated a little differently when they come to the microphone. Um, so I was happy to see that. I just didn't I I wish it didn't take one issue for them to come out for the data center. Um they should come out more often. Um I was also happy to read a lot of the comments

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on social media, but I will remind the citizens that social media is not the way to fight. Um that's just one of the tools. You have to come out to the meetings. You have to address these these elected officials and we have to make sure we hold them accountable. Um,

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I for years since I've been here for 12 years, wondering why only me and uh my friends Jay Spinelli and my good friend uh Basil are the only ones that come to this microphone and talk about things that's going on and maybe a few other people sprinkle in. So, I'm glad to see that people are finally coming out

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again. um changing the charter in this uh city is the best thing that can happen because this musical chairs that you guys play up here where we don't vote for our own mayor and you guys just take turns is ridiculous and it lacks democracy. Um I don't know really

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honestly I don't know what the senator and others are afraid of. Um maybe because you don't have a record to run on. Um and that's why they're afraid to actually change the charter. But we'll have to do the voters will have to do that. So, I'm glad that conversation has come back up and there's serious momentum behind it. Now, um

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what's the status of the animal shelter? Um because, uh we can find buildings for our developer buddies that put money in our campaign coffers, but what's going on with the animal shelter? Has have we done anything with that yet? Um the conditions that those dogs are in and the and animals are Oh, it's horrible.

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It's deplorable. Um so, what's going on with that? um that seemed to have gotten unless I missed something. I haven't heard any reports on that. Um I don't sit on the health department anymore, but um I haven't heard any report here or anything. So correct me if I'm wrong.

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Are we still in that deplorable place uh with the animals that we claim we claim that we care about them? I don't need a microphone. Probably turns off anyway. I I I'm an ordained deacon, so I have a strong voice. >> It's on. Um, so money, power, and influence seems to be the the the

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regular standard operating procedure in this township. And it has to stop. We have to get to a point at at some point we have to start making sure we're serving the people, not the developers and giving us overgrowth in this town.

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Um, smart growth is good, but this is overgrowth. And now we're wondering why the schools are so crowded. And then we got to close the schools because they don't have air conditions. The officers have air conditions, but the classrooms don't. But we care about the kids so much in the school in this in this in this district. I love it when I hear you

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all say that and the people from the school district say that, but then we don't buy air conditions. Um, but we spend money on other stuff. We can find money for every other thing in the town. Um, my final point is this. On June 2nd, I recommend citizens, and you hear me

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loud. Um, you should vote for one person, and that's Jay Finanelli. Um, they're trying to force somebody else on you now. going to be a warm body that will sit here like these ones here and won't do anything except for what Joe Cryan tells him to do. So, we're with Jay all the way. Me and many people in

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this challenge. Thank you. Anyone else wishing to come to the mic? >> Seeing none. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Thank you. >> Um